Building on the success of the groundbreaking XLamp® MH family of LEDs, Cree introduces the XLamp MHD-E and MHD-G LEDs, the high-power LEDs that combine the high lumen density and reliability of a ceramic chip-on-board LED with the design and manufacturing advantages of a surface-mount package. Utilizing elements of the Cree SC5 Technology™ Platform, the ceramic XLamp MHD LEDs simplify development, increase design flexibility and improve manufacturing efficiency compared to mid-power LEDs. The MH family enables new designs and significantly lower system costs, all while delivering industry-leading performance.

Heliospectra, a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation, has received an order worth about one million SEK (US $120,000) for the LX60 system. The order includes 100 units and is from the same customer that last summer ordered 20 units. The new order is Heliospectra’s largest so far.

Digital Lumens announced today that deployments of its enterprise-scale Intelligent LED Lighting System span 200 million square feet (20 million square meters) of commercial and industrial space. This represents 100% installed base growth in 2014, bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to customers around the world.

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT:OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, today announced that it was granted a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Pat. No. 8888313) directed to design improvements and technical advancements for troffer door assemblies. This award brings the company’s total portfolio of granted patents to 62, with 41 additional pending globally. The patent is a continuation of Orion’s efforts to protect the proprietary innovations embodied in the LDR, which is now the company’s best-selling LED product.

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Columbia Lighting has introduced an energy-efficient LED lighting solution built specifically for parking garage applications—the LXEP.

Lunera® Lighting, a leader in lighting innovations accelerating the transformation to advanced LED technology, is pleased to announce the Helen Lamp has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR certification. This means it meets the strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. The Helen Lamp is the first plug and play LED replacement for compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), commonly used in commercial buildings, that has achieved this distinction.

Remtec, the leading manufacturer of substrates and packages using PCTF® (Plated Copper on Thick and Thin Film) metallization, has expanded its Direct Copper Bond (DBC) substrate capabilities. New capabilities include solid copper filled vias and copper bore coated holes providing front-to-back connections and thermal paths for better heat management as well as solder mask and assembly options.

International LED Expo 2015, KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), KOREA

Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, today announced revenue of $413.2 million for its second quarter of fiscal 2015, ended December 28, 2014, which is similar to revenue of $415.1 million reported for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. GAAP net income for the second quarter was $12.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, a decrease of 66% year-over-year compared to GAAP net income of $35.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Higher lumen options, exceptional energy efficiency and sleek modern style are just three reasons to choose GE’s new Lumination™ TS Series LED Accent Lights.

Taiwanese LED manufacturers have set certain records at this year Lighting Japan 2015, which took place at Tokyo Big Sight recently. There were LED component and lighting manufacturers that were attending the show for the first time, and returning manufacturers.

pureLiFi, the light communications technology company that leads the market in research and commercialisation of Li-Fi, has raised £1.5 million (US $2.26 million) in its latest round of investment. Valuing the 2012 University of Edinburgh spin-out at over £14 million, a VC funding round is in process and the company expects to make a related announcement on additional funding during the second half of 2015.

Millions of people are needlessly dying because a fifth of the world’s population does not have access to electric light, Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, warns today. More than 1.3 billion people  are trapped in light poverty as they don’t have access to electricity. Most of those affected resort to kerosene lamps and candles to light their homes and businesses. But these primitive light sources claim the lives of 1.5 million people  every year through respiratory illnesses and fires – the same number killed annually by HIV-related diseases.

Contemporary Japanese fashion can often tread the thin line of art and fetishism, as seen with this new Hikaru skirt (“light skirt”) designed by Kiyoyuki Amano.

Kiekert AG, the global technology leader in automotive locking systems, has developed an industry-first LED door latch with a variety of unique safety, security and product-branding features.

Flip Chip Opto, a LED lighting technology company, announced its new P Series of LED Flip Chip Chip-on-Board (COB) products. These high-performance lighting modules are comprised of patented 3-Pad LED flip chips with a Pillar Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (P-MCPCB) to substantially reduce junction temperatures, thermal decay and light emitting surface (LES). Our innovation enables designers to enhance “Lumen-per-Dollar” performance by driving the modules at substantially higher currents reducing LED chip counts, heatsinks and optics.

Taiwanese high power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) will be introducing the waterproof LED T8 capable of operating under -65°C (-85°F) at the 2015 AHR Expo.

ProPhotonix, a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems, laser diode modules and a distributor of premium vendor's laser diodes, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit a wide range of LED and laser solutions for applications including 3D measurement, non-industrial vision applications, medical and biomedical applications at Photonics West 2015, in the Moscone Center, Booth 1100.

Power management company Eaton will showcase its innovative and energy-savings solutions for the residential building and construction industry at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show®  (IBS) 2015, January 20 to 22, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada, booth C5016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Jufei Opto recently announced it had signed a strategic white LED patent license agreement with Toyoda Gosei’s Shanghai arm.

Japanese indoor LED luminaires and designs were especially highlighted at the 3rd Design Lighting Tokyo expo. Two designated lighting display areas Proto Lighting and Next Lighting allowed designers and new manufacturers to display the latest lighting design products.

Nobel laureate Shuji Nakamura, who was awarded the prestigious science award last year for his blue LED invention, believes laser diodes will eventually become the next mainstream light source, according to a CIO.com report.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) has announced an open funding opportunity for up to $125 million, OPEN 2015, that may be of interest to the solid-state lighting community. OPEN 2015 will support energy research and development projects from top U.S. innovators for game-changing new technologies in transportation and stationary applications, including efficiency for buildings, manufacturing and commerce, and personal use.

Leading Indian dry cell batteries manufacturer, Eveready Industries, is turning to LED lighting products for its next growth phase, according to The Financial Express report.

Luxonic’s LuxLink® Wireless control system significantly increases the sustainability of lighting schemes by combining multiple technologies to reduce energy consumption. Various sensors detect occupancy and measure available daylight to ensure energy isn’t used for lighting purposes unnecessarily and comply with the European standby power directives for stand-alone luminaires and those that relay data information as part of a networked system.

Beacon Capital Partners, a leading commercial office investor and manager, today announced that it will unveil a new, colorful LED light display at the iconic Columbia Center on Friday, January 16 at 5:00 pm with a blue and green display in celebration of the Seattle Seahawks’ hosting the upcoming NFC championship. Adding elegant, subtle movement to the city’s skyline, the color of the crown lighting will change to recognize specific dates, events and organizations throughout the year.

German lighting designer Manfred ‘Vossi’ Voss used 100 x Robe BMFL Spots to light the 2014 "Ein Herz für Kinder" (A Heart for Children) show, a high profile charity fund-raiser, produced by Schwartzkopff tv staged at the new and trendy Tempelhof airport, Berlin, and broadcast live on German national public services channel, ZDF.

SHOT Show Booth #4026 -- Olympia® will showcase its rugged line of portable outdoor lighting, power and communications products during the 2015 SHOT show.  Olympia's portfolio includes high performance two-way radios, LED flashlights, LED headlamps, solar chargers, solar power banks, LED floodlamps and lanterns.  "Olympia products have been designed to fit the rigorous needs of hunters by combining robust functionality and convenient features with affordability," said Bob Donnellan, Vice President of Sales.  All Olympia products feature a two-year warranty and long-standing power through the use of Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and solar chargers, providing a valuable cost savings on battery replacement.

Taps in the bathroom are not necessary merely for their function. They also enhance the overall look of the bathroom. In an attempt to offer something unique to customers, Plumpinguk has released a new range of waterfall taps. Among the latest taps by the company, chrome finish, solid-brass, wind-spread and broad spout styled water taps have already started to sell well at the sire. The company has set a reasonable price for all products. Insiders have also hinted at imminent discounts.

Cree is bringing another Taiwanese LED manufacturer to court, as the company aims to maintain market dominance in U.S. The company has sued Unity Opto and its luminaire client Feit Electric for violating eight LED patents. By the end of the week, Cree created a huge shock in the LED industry with its low-priced new LED smart bulb, which is one of the first in the industry aimed at resolving long term incompatibility issues among different smart bulb operating platforms.